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HT08 LOD

2008 Kia Magentis

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,995 mi
Last recorded90,995 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Kia Magentis58,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT08 LOD
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 90,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 83,694 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 83,694 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking worn on inner edge 215/50/17

Pass 25 Jul 2018 76,033 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge 215/50/17

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing 215/50/17

Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,495 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 215/50/17

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge slight perishing 215/50/17

Fail 24 Jul 2017 67,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 and worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 215/50/17

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and started to step on tread 215/50/17

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge slight perishing 215/50/17

Pass 4 Aug 2016 59,774 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 59,701 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault seat (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 50,186 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 42,273 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking on side walls 215/50/17/w

Fail 30 Jul 2013 34,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 34,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,967 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 26,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 20,356 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Magentis?

Based on 64,198 MOT tests across 5,165 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
5,720
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,721
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,593
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,415
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,311
position lamp(s) not working 847
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HT08 LOD is a 2008 Kia Magentis in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 58,817 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Magentis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,721 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT08 LOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Magentis typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Magentis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HT08 LOD registered?

HT08 LOD is a 2008 Kia Magentis, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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